29 C.F.R. § 20.101 Purpose and scope.
Title 29 - Labor
The regulations in this subpart establish procedures to implement 31 U.S.C. 3720A. This statute together with implementing regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 26 CFR 301.6402–6, authorizes the IRS to reduce a tax refund by the amount of a past-due legally enforceable debt owed to the United States. The regulations apply to past-due legally enforceable debts owed to the Department by individuals and business entities. The regulations are not intended to limit or restrict debtor access to any judicial remedies to which he/she may otherwise be entitled.
Title 29: Labor
PART 20—FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION
Subpart E—Federal Income Tax Refund Offset
§ 20.101 Purpose and scope.
